Summer 2023: Lift Operator Jobs

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you'll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont's highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Starting pay rate of $17.00, actual wage will be adjusted based on experience
• Benefits: This is a full-time seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

**Seasonal employee housing available for Full-Time Seasonal Staff, for more information check out:Employee Housing**

Job Summary:

Operate the lift and/or gondola for the Killington Mountain Bike Park and Scenic Rides.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• May also operate lifts for summer prep work as needed
• Monitor the operation of the lifts continually, and notify appropriate personnel of any problems or unusual conditions
• Complete daily operations report
• Explain all procedures to inexperienced guests and ensure that all safety procedures are followed
• Answer a variety of questions about the resort and the area
• Greet guests in a friendly manner
• Perform all necessary opening, operating, and closing procedures of the lifts

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent customer skills and dependability required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• Must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions for a long period of time in all types of weather

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal with guests in a courteous, efficient, and confident/authoritative manner
• Ability to learn a variety of information about activities, events, policies, procedures, schedules, and the like pertaining to the resort and the area
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. consistently to load equipment and bikes onto the lift
• Ability to work quickly and alertly, and to strictly observe safety procedures

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status.

Work where you play - Apply now!